Some types of files aren't supported on Dropbox for macOS on File Provider.

New macOS packages can only be accessed on devices running Dropbox for macOS on File Provider.

Existing packages will be updated to the new format the next time they are changed and synced.

This new format will have the same functionality as previous package files.

New macOS packages appear as regular files, but are actually bundles that contain other file types within.

Packages now behave like regular files instead of directories.

Apple no longer allows you to add Dropbox when customizing the Finder toolbar.

Learn more about Dropbox for macOS on File Provider and external drives.ĭisplaying Dropbox in the Finder toolbar isn’t supported by Dropbox for macOS on File Provider. Customers with external drives will not be migrated to the updated Dropbox for macOS on File Provider experience.Individual folders can be moved from your Dropbox folder to Favorites for quick access.Your Dropbox folder in Finder will now be found under Locations instead of Favorites.Due to the change of the Dropbox folder location, files that were previously linked in some third-party applications will need to be linked again.Your Dropbox folder will be moved to ~/Library/CloudStorage.

Sync performance may slow to preserve battery life when your computer has low battery, is not plugged in, or is running hot.Ĭhanging the location of your Dropbox folder isn't supported by Dropbox for macOS on File Provider.Sync performance is now regulated by macOS. The sync icons next to your files and folders in the Dropbox desktop app are now handled by the File Provider API.

Sync icons have changed to match updated macOS icons.

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